Meaning & use
physique
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The form, size, and development of a person's body, especially a muscular one.
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Years of training gave the swimmer a lean, powerful physique.
He wasn't tall, but his broad physique made him look imposing.
A note on using this word
Refers specifically to physical build and muscularity, not general health; someone can have an athletic physique without necessarily being very fit.
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